20/07/2025: I'm Peruvian and live in Friuli.
Every time I come to the Consulate in Milan to get some paperwork done, I've made El Hornero a regular stop, where the dishes transport me to my hometown.
The spicy ceviche mixto is a 10/10, the anticuchos de corazón are highly recommended, a 10/10, the causa rellena is very good, the tamales are good but in my opinion there's not much filling, and the picarones are very similar to the ones I used to eat back home. As for drinks, I always drink chicha morada, but I don't recommend it for those who aren't used to it. My husband says it tastes like cold mulled wine, and he prefers Cusquen̈a beer. All the dishes are the same as the originals, the staff is very courteous, and the atmosphere is informal.
In May, I went on a Sunday when three people were celebrating their birthdays, and a waiter with a wonderful voice even sang the Mexican serenades that are traditionally sung on birthdays in Peru.
Then I returned last Tuesday; the atmosphere was less chaotic than on Sunday, and the waitress was very nice.
Prices:
Every time I go (that is, every five years, and this year I went twice in two months), we eat a lot because we like to try everything, and we spend an average of €150 to €200 for three people. Is it worth it? Yes, it's worth it.
15/07/2025: This Peruvian restaurant is among the best in Milan.
Specialties include Pollo a la Brasa and Anticuchos (beef heart skewers).
Appetizers include papas a la huancaína or salsa ocopa.
Very good service.